first-degree burns
Mild skin damage
First-degree burns are the mildest category of burn injury, affecting only the outer layer of skin.
The skin turns red and painful but doesn't blister.
Sunburn is the most common example.
These burns typically heal within a week without scarring: It's just a first-degree burn—run it under cool water.
- scaldsBurns with hot liquid
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
- hurtsCauses physical distress
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
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